Earlier this year, it was announced that Atari was reimagining its classic “Haunted House” video game for PC and consoles. On Monday, it was announced that the roguelite revival of the game would debut on October 12, 2023.
“Haunted House” draws inspiration from the classic Atari game, which first debuted on the Atari 2600 in 1982, while adopting modern characteristics, creating a unique 2D isometric horror experience where stealth and precise strategy trump the played-out jumpscare.
In “Haunted House,” players take on the role of Lyn Graves, the niece of renowned treasure hunter Zachary Graves. When Lyn learns of her uncle’s disappearance, she and her friends head to his mansion to investigate, but before long, Lyn’s friends are also swept into the shadows. Players will navigate shifting walls, unpredictable enemy encounters, and all manner of ookie-spookie frights to guide Lyn back to her friends and put an end to the eerie ectoplasms that have infested the mansion. Should Lyn succumb to a sinister spirit, she’ll find herself back at the entrance of the haunted house, facing an entirely new floor layout and rearranged enemies, guaranteeing a unique experience with each attempt.
As Lyn explores the Haunted House, she’ll free her trapped friends, who become playable characters you can use to dive deeper into the mansion. Each friend possesses different stats, so depending on who you explore the mansion with, it’ll be a totally new experience!
The game is also filled with Atari Easter Eggs from the original “Haunted House” and other classic favorites from Atari’s golden age that longtime gamers will appreciate.
“Haunted House” is developed by Orbit Studio and published by Atari. The game launches on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on October 12, 2023.
